Aviates

/ˈeɪvieɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of aviate; operates or pilots an aircraft; flies regularly.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of 'aviate' with the '-s' suffix for third person singular subjects. Follows standard modern English verb conjugation.

Kelly Says

Every time someone says 'She aviates across the country for her job,' it's a reminder that we still use words built from the Latin word for 'bird,' even though modern pilots have nothing to do with birds anymore.

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